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PBM reform focuses on increasing transparency, ensuring savings reach patients and maintaining fair access to medications.
In a letter, AMA urges HHS secretary to retain previously appointed members and continue the Task Force’s regular meeting schedule.
Here are some key facts that you should know about how IMGs are remaking American health care—as demonstrated by this collection of information obtained from Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), ...
See the visa requirements for international medical graduates seeking entry into U.S. programs of graduate medical education, including the J-1 visa.
Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind.
Deliberations on changes to the CPT code take place three times during the year at the CPT Editorial Panel meetings, as described in the CPT/RUC calendar. Panel review of the code change applications ...
To facilitate immunization reporting, when applicable, the most recent new or revised immunization product codes, resulting from recent Panel actions, will be published according to the Category I ...
There has been a shift toward focusing on more preventive measures in health care. This can be seen with Medicare annual wellness visits, which have emerged as an element in promoting overall health ...
Patient privacy includes a number of aspects and is a pillar of health care. Ethics of privacy, confidentiality & medical records discusses patient confidentiality ethics.
Whether you need to meet requirements for medical license renewal, maintenance of certification or other entities, such as your specialty society, you’ll need to obtain continuing medical education.
Established a national campaign to help states enact confidentiality laws that protect physicians seeking help for wellness, burnout and fatigue, and remove inappropriate, stigmatizing questions on ...
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.